@CityAdvice

City Advice is free, impartial, expert advice service for people who work, live, study or volunteer in the City of London Square Mile.

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As delegates at the #LabourPartyConference prepare for tomorrow’s proposed vote on the government’s plan to scrap #WinterFuelPayments for the vast majority of pensioners, we have been hearing from those who would be harmed by such as move. In this thread, we share M’s story, which shows why the government’s plans for cuts must be scrapped... 🧵
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We'll be joining @HealthwatchCoL for their community day at Golden Lane Community Centre this Saturday. Come along to meet us and a wide range of other health partners to get service information, plus enjoy refreshments and face painting!
A colourful poster with graphics of balloons and bunting. Text overlay reads: "Healthwatch City of London and the Neaman Practise invites you to Health In The City, Saturday 29 June 10am to 1pm, Golden Lane Community Centre. Meet Dr Chor, the Neaman Practise Team and a host of other NHS providers." Logos shown of the following organisations: City Advice, Forget Me Not Memory Cafe, NHS North East London Cancer Alliance, Diabetes UK, Dragon Cafe In The City, City Carers Community, Shoreditch Park and City PCN, City of London Corporation, The Advocacy Project, The Neaman Practise, Healthwatch City of London. Text underneath reads: Find out what services you can access Health Services / Community organisations / Kids activities For more information visit healthwatchcityoflondon.org.uk

ALT A colourful poster with graphics of balloons and bunting. Text overlay reads: "Healthwatch City of London and the Neaman Practise invites you to Health In The City, Saturday 29 June 10am to 1pm, Golden Lane Community Centre. Meet Dr Chor, the Neaman Practise Team and a host of other NHS providers." Logos shown of the following organisations: City Advice, Forget Me Not Memory Cafe, NHS North East London Cancer Alliance, Diabetes UK, Dragon Cafe In The City, City Carers Community, Shoreditch Park and City PCN, City of London Corporation, The Advocacy Project, The Neaman Practise, Healthwatch City of London. Text underneath reads: Find out what services you can access Health Services / Community organisations / Kids activities For more information visit healthwatchcityoflondon.org.uk

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62% of those who care, or previously provided care, said they had ‘no choice’ in taking on the role because no other options were available. Today we launch our 'No choice but to care' report, covering the impact of caring on unpaid carers. go.carersuk.org/CW24report
Image of a man looking confused. Text reads: 62% of current and former carers said they had no choice in taking on an unpaid caring role

ALT Image of a man looking confused. Text reads: 62% of current and former carers said they had no choice in taking on an unpaid caring role

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This week is #carersweek, a UK-wide campaign to increase visibility for carers. We know that those who provide care, do so at great personal cost, physically and mentally. We can provide free advice and support to carers in the City of London: toynbeehall.org.uk/cityadvic…
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We have also published a guide to Care Assessments. Read our guide on what support is available to those in need of care or who have caring responsibilities. #CarersWeek toynbeehall.org.uk/wp-conten…
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We have also published a guide to Care Assessments. Read our guide on what support is available to those with caring responsibilities. #CarersWeek toynbeehall.org.uk/wp-conten…
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This week is #LonelinessAwarenessWeek. Loneliness and social isolation prevents people from making connections, staying active and engaging in their community. We offer a wide range of free, accessible activities in our Community Centre. See what's on: buff.ly/3xDEwm8
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🚨 TODAY is the last day to sign up to the @londonlegal London #LegalWalk! Join us for a 10k walk in central London on Tuesday 18th June with a street party at the finish 🎉 . Walk with thousands of others in support of #accesstojustice. Sign up here: buff.ly/4aUxxmH
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Thank you to our amazing volunteers and community advocates who give up their time to help more people in the City of London access advice and support. #VolunteersWeek 🌟
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@ToynbeeHall5 Jun 2024
This week is #VolunteersWeek 🎆 Toynbee Hall has relied on the generosity and dedication of volunteers for 140 years. It's time to say thank you for their contribution to our work tackling poverty and injustice to build a fairer and happier East London.
Thank you collage of volunteers at Toynbee Hall past and present

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Today we are at the Whitechapel Road branch of @NatWestGroup from 10:00-14:00, as part of their Community Day. We have a team on hand to direct people to our advice and support services. Drop in and say hi 👋🏼 to find more about how we can help you.
Toynbee Hall and Natwest Staff at the Whitechapel branch Community Day.

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The April 2024 City Resident newsletter from @cityoflondon is out now. Get the latest updates from across the Square Mile including how to get advice on the latest changes to pay and benefits: sway.cloud.microsoft/lPztkRR…

April 2024

The City Corporation has unveiled its new Corporate Plan with six outcomes to guide its leadership at local, London-wide, national, and international levels.

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Changes to pay, benefits and employment laws are coming into effect this April. Here's a rundown of these changes and how they might affect you: toynbeehall.org.uk/cityadvic…

City Advice: April 2024 Pay and Benefit Changes - Toynbee Hall

April 2024Changes to pay, benefits and employment laws are coming into effect this April. National Minimum Wage/National Living WageThe National Living Wage (NLW) for adults aged 21 and over will...

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Our response to today’s #SpringBudget announcement 💼 We reflect on today's announcement, looking at some of the positive steps taken and also where it has fallen well short in addressing the root causes of poverty. #Budget2024 toynbeehall.org.uk/06/03/202…
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We are proud to announce a new collaboration with @HSFlegal to expand housing legal support in East London. We will be launching a new housing advice clinic on Wednesday evenings: buff.ly/3vQ5RR9
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📢 Introducing our new Impact Report, For a Fairer Future. Read insights from our work in 2022-23 and it's impact in the community. 🌟 Local reach of 26,410 people 💼 13,816 advice cases opened 🪙 Clients £9543,022 financially better off toynbeehall.org.uk/about-us/…
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We're now in October, which means it's time to celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth! This year's theme #SalutingOurSisters celebrates the contributions of Black women in shaping history and empowering future generations. Find out what's on this month #BHM. buff.ly/45jcTd8
Black History Month banner and balloons in the Toynbee Hall entrance.

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Saluting our sisters display boards in the Toynbee Hall reception

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After years of campaigning by @RentersReformCo for a fairer private rented sector, the Government have announced the #RentersReformBill as promised in their 2019 manifesto commitment to abolish section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions. toynbeehall.org.uk/17/05/202…

The Renters Reform Bill: Government introduces the long awaited Bill banning no fault evictions -...

The Renters’ (Reform) Bill was promised in the Government’s 2019 manifesto with a commitment to abolish section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions.

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There are ONLY 10 DAYS left to claim Pension Credit and qualify for a £301 Cost of Living Payment. Anyone receiving a pension should check if they qualify for Pension Credit in order to also receive a Cost of Living Payment. Check here before 19th May: buff.ly/3BaW47w
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The City of London is hosting two consultation sessions this week about the future of Children’s Centre services in the City. Find out more and have your say 👇🏼
SquareMileFamilies@SqMileFamilies9 May 2023
A reminder. The City of London is hosting two consultation sessions this week about the future of Children’s Centre services in the City. We are looking forward to seeing you at one of these events. Please find a link to the online consultation here: surveymonkey.co.uk/r/CoLSfL
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This week is #debtawarenessweek! We know people don't like to talk about debt and money, but this can cause stress and impact on your mental health. If you live, work or study in the City of London, we can help you with your debt problems. toynbeehall.org.uk/cityadvic…
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